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Porsche is now offering a free app to tie-in with their electric models to simplify charging. The new digital platform is designed to integrate with all aspects of the charging process. The service is capable of searching for charging stations and storing data in a central location to handle payment, forgoing multiple logins for different users. …

The progression of Porsche's three-pronged electrification strategy continues with the plug-in Cayenne E-Hybrid. The latest Cayenne is Porsche's third new hybrid system, following on the system used in the Panamera and 918 Spyder. In addition to the new hybrid system, the latest Cayenne E-Hybrid offers several firsts for the Cayenne range. 22" …

Despite the jolly color scheme, this '88 Carrera does not suffer fools. Its instantaneous turbo response, frightening thrust, and surprisingly compliant suspension should encourage any hot-blooded enthusiast to start saving their pennies for the day when they can build something equally terrifying—and perhaps something just as colorful.
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The Chicago Auto Show is now open to the public through the 19th of February. Porsche brought ten cars and a gorgeous display to the show, so we spent a bit of time walking through it. Being that we were there during the show's media days last week, we were able to get a few photographs of the lineup without having to negotiate through a room full …

There has been a lot of buzz around Porsche and electric propulsion over the last year. The ambitious plans for the all-electric Mission E came to light, and the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid became the fastest accelerating Panamera model. Porsche appears very committed to an electric future. their newest plan will double the company's original …

Just a few days ago, Porsche issued a report stating that as much as 60% of Panamera customers, in some markets, are purchasing hybrid models. Between the Panamera S E-Hybrid and the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, there are two electrified models of Porsche's big luxury touring sedan to choose from, and they've both proven to be quite popular. In …

When Porsche announced their return to Le Mans and the FIA WEC at the end of 2011, we were optimistic that it would signal a new era of Porsche sports car dominance with the longevity of the 956/962 program of the 80s and 90s. The 919 Hybrid finally showed up for the start of the 2014 WEC season, and was instantly on-pace with the rest of the LMP1 …

At the end of October, Porsche conducted a private test at the Monza circuit in Italy. This isn't exactly newsworthy in and of itself, as things are likely getting a bit cold in Germany this time of year, so they've moved testing southward closer to the Equator. Porsche took over the famed Italian circuit to put a few cars through their paces, and …

The 918, with its combination of street appeal and otherworldly performance, has predictably ratcheted up its selling price in the last few years. It's not too difficult to accept the 918 is going for around $1.7 million these days—which is nearly twice the Porsche's base price when first released a few years ago.
With 887 horsepower, purely …

Occasionally, you have to pinch yourself and recall that, not long ago, thoroughbred racing cars struggled to match the kind of stats seen on the spec sheets of today's road-going sports cars. Such is the case with Porsche's Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, which incorporates the best of their hybrid technology into an uncompromising, …